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JAMDA

October 21, 2015

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Japanese Seniors

Motoric cognitive syndrome (MCR), a newly described predementia syndrome characterized by cognitive complaints and slow gait, is associated with increased risk of developing dementia. Due to the potential differences in health, behavioral, and lifestyle factors between races that can influence dementia ris...
JAMDA

December 29, 2020

Mouth Care in Assisted Living: Potential Areas for Improvement

Poor oral care may lead to systemic disease, and there is evidence that assisted living (AL) residents lack quality oral care; in AL, poor care may be due to staff knowledge and attitudes, as well as organizational barriers to providing care.
Policy Snapshot

July 21, 2023

Moving Forward Coalition Releases Nine Action Plans for Nursing Homes

Last week, the Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition released its nine action plans for nursing homes. Each action plan describes a particular challenge facing nursing homes today, explains why it is important to residents’ quality of life, defines focused goals to address those challenges, and pro...